Cancer Councils have implemented many highly successful skin cancer prevention programs since introducing Australians to the ‘Slip!, Slop!, Slap!’ campaign 25 years ago.
We have seen positive changes in sun-related behaviour and attitudes over that time. Australia’s improved skin cancer survival rates are generally higher than in other countries because we are now more aware of the signs of skin cancer and are detecting skin cancers earlier.
Recent skin cancer awareness campaigns include:
National Skin Cancer Action Week is held annually at the start of Summer and aims to raise awareness of skin cancer in Australia. As part of the event, a SunSmart competition is held to encourage 12-17 year olds to get creative and share sun protection messages in an engaging and innovative way.